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Surfer Hits the Choppy Waters of Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEc5LruyoNs A lone surfer hit the choppy, chilly waters of Lake Ontario off of Cobourg beach on Sunday, February 5,
Buddy Bus Well On Its Way to Completion in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb4gVaFrAh8 The Buddy Bus is well on its way to completion and serving the needs of the community. Jordan Stevenson was
Closure of Centennial Pool, Removal of Beach Lifeguards Proposed in Cobourg Budget
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council challenged town staff to make some difficult suggestions for its 2023
Ontario Announces Over $13 Million in Infrastructure Improvements at Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IMu2zKZLdg David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland—Peterborough South, was joined by officials at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) to announce more than
Ontario – Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMYZUi9BBq0 Ontario government connecting people to convenient care, close to home The Ontario government today released Your Health: A Plan for Connected
Port Hope Police Services Board Announces New Chief of Police
Tim Farquharson has been named next Chief of the Port Hope Police Service, effective March 1 The Port Hope Police
Hamilton Township Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for “Avoidable Tragedy”
(various photos of Neil Henley supplied by family) A Hamilton Township man was sentenced to six years in prison after
Northumberland County Calls for More Enforcement on Highway 401
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What kind of reception did Northumberland County councillors get at ROMA when they brought up concerns
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Christmas Storm Response Examined
https://pub-cobourg.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=26788&fbclid=IwAR09CDrNWU_AJOjtAC-ETAbnhD8tFFpAtGJa1Jjb8ZjDqTowPZm07FCiqHE By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Council agreed that the town deserves top marks for its response to the catastrophic storm that
Freedom Convoy Anniversary at Port Hope Overpass
https://rumble.com/v27kqrw-january-29-2023.html Approximately 200 people came out to the Highway 401 bridge in Port Hope to mark the first anniversary of
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Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright Announces Bid for Mayor
Brighton Councillor Bobbi Wright has officially entered the race to become the Municipality of Brighton's next mayor, announcing she
OPP Airplane Enforcement Program Takes Flight Over Civic Holiday Weekend
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to saving lives and preventing serious injuries on Ontario's highways. As part
In My Opinion – Enforcement Is a Start — But It Isn’t the Solution
The increased enforcement in Cobourg's parks and surrounding areas over the past few weeks is a positive and welcome
Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Cobourg Rotary Set to Fire Up the Grill for the 18th Annual Ribfest and Music Festival
Get ready for the smell of slow-smoked ribs, the sound of live music, and a weekend packed with family
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Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was
Video – “We’re Going to Be More Proactive”: Six Weeks Into the Job, Cobourg Police Chief Chris Leather Talks Priorities, Public Safety and the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIY0CNHHH_c When Chris Leather accepted the position as Chief of the Cobourg Police Service, he knew he was stepping into
Video – Cobourg Police Welcomes Return of K-9 Unit After More Than 20 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKxi9_Ly3UY The Cobourg Police Service has officially welcomed back its K-9 unit, marking the return of a specialized policing resource
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
In My Opinion: A Cobourg Sunset and Life’s Greatest Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0AAEEDGI4 There are some things in life that never lose their magic. For me, it's watching the sun disappear beyond Lake
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OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against
Video – Photo Gallery – Calder Cup Champion Blake Smith Brings Hockey’s Historic Trophy Home to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVQbuAlmI8 For Blake Smith, lifting the Calder Cup in his rookie professional season was a dream come true. But bringing
Video – Soccer Fans Turn Pickup Truck into Outdoor Viewing Party in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpBaIX8LTo A day at the beach in Cobourg didn't stop one group of friends and family from catching one of